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Posted by Beth on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 8:46pm.

for the three cubes shown below, determine their surface area, volume and surface area to volume ratio. Then circle the one you believe would be the most efficient and write a summary stating why.
1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm
.5 cm x .5 cm x 6 cm
3 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm

science - Anonymous, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 5:28am
If you compute volume <em>vs</em> surface area, you will find that the shape with highest V/A ratio is a cube.

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